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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Win for Scottish sector as audit threshold to double
Change will help thousands of charities
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Missed poverty targets but charities still praise Scottish Government
Highly unlikely legally-binding poverty reduction targets will be met by 2030
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Stop demonising most vulnerable warns leading charity
Attacks on the welfare system is creating psychological damage
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Spring statement will increase financial pressure on the voluntary sector, charity bodies warn
The Chancellor’s spending plans were unveiled on Wednesday, with no exemptions for NI hikes.
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately
Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Younger will-makers most likely to leave charitable legacy
One in three of over 40s already have a gift in their will. 
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Staff member sacked for posting anti-Zionist TikTok video
The video did not reflect the views of the charity
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
New man at helm of forces' charity
Takes up post after 37 years of service in the RAF
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Acclaimed charity sector leader will stand down this year
“It has been my great privilege and good fortune to lead such an important and impactful charity for more than a decade"
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Glasgow children’s centre facing closure after funds cut
The Notre Dame Centre has been operating since 1931. 
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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